Federal Skilled Worker
Points Calculator
Federal Skilled Worker Program
FSW Points Calculator
Estimate your score under IRCC's Federal Skilled Worker selection grid. The grid has a maximum of 100 points across six factors, and the current pass mark is 67 points.
1
Language Skills (max 28 points)
0First official language — CLB level per ability *
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
You need at least CLB 7 in all four abilities in your first official language to be eligible for FSW.
Second official language — CLB level per ability (optional)
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
First-language points award up to 6 per ability (24 max). Second-language points count only if you score CLB 5+ in all four abilities, up to 4 max — for a combined language maximum of 28 points.
2
Education (max 25 points)
0Highest level of education completed *
Foreign credentials require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.
3
Skilled Work Experience (max 15 points)
0Years of full-time skilled work experience (NOC TEER 0–3) *
Minimum 1 year of continuous, full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience is required within the last 10 years.
4
Age (max 12 points)
0Your age at time of application *
18–35: 12 points. Each year over 35 reduces the score by 1 point, reaching 0 at age 47+. Under 18: 0 points.
5
Arranged Employment (max 10 points)
0Do you have a valid, qualifying job offer in Canada? *
6
Adaptability (max 10 points)
0Select all that apply *
Adaptability points are capped at 10, even if selected items add up to more.
Your FSW Score
Six Selection Factors
0
out of 100 points
Below pass mark (67 needed)
Pass mark: 67 points
Language & Education
Language0 / 28
Education0 / 25
Experience & Age
Work experience0 / 15
Age0 / 12
Employment & Adaptability
Arranged employment0 / 10
Adaptability0 / 10
Independent estimate based on IRCC's published FSW selection grid. Your official score is calculated by IRCC when you submit your application.
Information tool only. IRCC states that program and selection criteria can change. Confirm current criteria on the official IRCC website before applying.